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Netflix publicly responds to lawsuit based on alleged inspiration behind Baby reindeer.

Fiona Harveywho says she is portrayed as Martha (played by Jessica Gunningpictured here) in the limited series, has filed a $170 million defamation suit against the streamer and the way it portrays the character in the series created by and starring Richard Gadd.

In the suit, Fiona claims Netflix “defames her by stating on the show that she is a twice-convicted stalker sentenced to five years in prison for sexual assault.” THR reports.

Friday June 7, Netflix responded to FionaThe trial.

Keep reading to find out more…“We intend to vigorously defend this case and defend Richard Gadd’s right to tell his story,” Netflix said. News from the sky.

Baby reindeer follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn's (played by Gadd) distorted relationship with his stalker and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to confront deeply buried trauma.

In the series, Martha is shown to have served prison time for stalking Dunn and another woman, as well as stalking a police officer and sexually assaulting Dunn.

Fiona says she has never been convicted of a crime and denies stalking or assaulting Richard Gadd.

Recently Fiona Harvey gave a television interview and explained what she believes to be true in Baby reindeer and what is not.